For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
2-Palmitoyl-rac-glycerol(Cat No.:R047344)is a monoacylglycerol derived from glycerol and palmitic acid, featuring a palmitoyl group esterified at the 2-position of the glycerol backbone. This compound is commonly used in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, particularly in studies involving lipid metabolism, signaling pathways, and the development of lipid-based drug delivery systems. It serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of more complex lipids and as a model compound for studying the behavior of lipids in biological membranes. Its high purity ensures reliable results in advanced research and analytical applications.
Catalog Number | R047344 |
CAS Number | 23470-00-0 |
Synonyms | Hexadecanoic Acid 2-Hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl Ester; 2-Hexadecanoyl Glycerol; 2-Monohexadecanoylglycerol; 2-Monopalmitin; 2-Monopalmitoyl-sn-glycerol; 2-Monopalmitoylglycerol; 2-Palmitoylglycerol; Glycerol-β-palmitate; Palmitic Acid β-monoglycer |
Molecular Formula | C19H38O4 |
Purity | ≥95% |
Target | Neuronal Signaling |
IUPAC Name | 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-yl hexadecanoate |
InChI | InChI=1S/C19H38O4/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-19(22)23-18(16-20)17-21/h18,20-21H,2-17H2,1H3 |
InChIKey | BBNYCLAREVXOSG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)OC(CO)CO |